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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM54 OPJMOT history

LM54 OPJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LM54 OPJ black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
156,355 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OPJ was last recorded at 156,355 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,330 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
6,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,355 miles
  • 2023 – 145,048 miles
  • 2022 – 142,839 miles
  • 2021 – 141,098 miles
  • 2020 – 139,453 miles
  • 2019 – 136,525 miles
  • 2018 – 132,842 miles
  • 2017 – 126,874 miles
  • 2016 – 120,751 miles
  • 2015 – 112,125 miles
  • 2014 – 104,445 miles
  • 2013 – 96,811 miles
  • 2012 – 88,223 miles
  • 2010 – 81,801 miles
  • 2009 – 66,896 miles
  • 2008 – 64,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,355 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,355 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,355 miles
    Test number
    904121809068
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail156,330 miles (+11,282)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,330 miles
    Test number
    178701085274
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,048 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,048 miles
    Test number
    703972924432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail145,046 miles (+2,207)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,046 miles
    Test number
    801055559974
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,839 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    440746069914
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  6. Fail142,839 miles (+1,741)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    396795940538
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  7. Pass141,098 miles (+1,645)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,098 miles
    Test number
    730790297585
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  8. Pass139,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,453 miles
    Test number
    314668757548
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  9. Fail139,453 miles (+2,928)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,453 miles
    Test number
    351554216040
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  10. Pass136,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,525 miles
    Test number
    382191233879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail136,525 miles (+3,683)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,525 miles
    Test number
    820888863302
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass132,842 miles (+5,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    295491094214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass126,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,874 miles
    Test number
    668621479627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full

  14. Fail126,874 miles (+6,123)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,874 miles
    Test number
    449555658090
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full

  15. Pass120,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,751 miles
    Test number
    179315449627
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads wearing

  16. Fail120,751 miles (+8,626)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,751 miles
    Test number
    551372803600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads wearing

  17. Pass112,125 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,125 miles
    Test number
    606709015062
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  18. Fail112,125 miles (+7,680)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,125 miles
    Test number
    197819615407
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  19. Pass104,445 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    868674014048
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

  20. Fail104,445 miles (+7,634)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    585213314015
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

  21. Pass96,811 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    825681633011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,760 miles (+8,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,760 miles
    Test number
    187862523448
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  23. Pass88,223 miles (+6,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    579629512028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass81,801 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    981786550311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteUnder cover tray fitted

  25. Fail81,801 miles (+14,905)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    441105050341
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteUnder cover tray fitted

  26. Pass66,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    763177939064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail66,896 miles (+2,247)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    120057839067
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass64,649 miles (+9,567)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    572291038298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers beginning to smear

  29. Pass55,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    362509728066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Fail55,082 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    184199528492
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM54 OPJ

Does LM54 OPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OPJ expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OPJ?
The MOT on LM54 OPJ expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OPJ done?
LM54 OPJ was recorded at 156,355 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 6,327 miles a year.
Has LM54 OPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OPJ has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 OPJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 OPJ find?
LM54 OPJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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